Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 694 Qinong Returns, the Lords Arrive!
Cao Xing made the decision to use the four blueprint options.

The second version of industrialization is indeed good, but his territory is already powerful enough that he does not need to pursue the benefits of industrialization.

In contrast, the fourth option, a commercialized city, is more in line with his long-term plan and can lay the foundation for the future diversified development of the territory.

Edward smiled with relief after hearing Cao Xing's decision.

"Your Lordship is wise; I also think the fourth version is the best."

Cao Xing nodded, then with a wave of his hand, he collected all four versions of the blueprints from the ground into his backpack.

He glanced at Edward, his tone tinged with approval: "You did a great job."

"However, there are still some things I need you to do next."

Edward's expression turned serious. "Please give your orders, my lord."

Cao Xing said, "Starting tomorrow, a large number of staff from our territory should come over, and then we will prepare for the construction of the giant city."

"I appoint you as the chief engineer of the engineering department, and instruct these workers to build the city according to your instructions and the plans on the blueprints."

“In addition, I will also send Yolen and Cao Yi to assist.”

"Make sure nothing goes wrong!"

This blueprint was drawn by Edward, and he was the only one who knew some of the details best.

Edward nodded solemnly: "Yes, my lord! I will do my utmost and will never let you down!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly. "Very good. Now you should go back and get some rest."

"Get enough rest and energy to prepare for tomorrow's tasks."

"As ordered!"

After saying that, the painter quickly turned around and left.

After he left, Cao Xing took out the fourth version of the map and studied it carefully once again.

After confirming that the plans they had discussed, such as the three major associations, welfare homes, churches, and other facilities, were basically in place, they felt relieved.

"Great! The blueprint for the territory is complete. We can officially implement it and start building the city tomorrow!"

Cao Xing nodded with satisfaction.

Just as he was preparing to go back to rest.

Suddenly, they sensed two auras approaching the city gate from outside the territory.

One is familiar, the other is unfamiliar.

Cao Xing stopped in his tracks, a smile gradually appearing on his lips: "You actually came back at this time? That's quite timely."

He quickly opened the city gates and came outside the territory.

Under the lights, two figures walked side by side.

On the left is Qinong, whose figure is tall and straight, like a long spear.

Beside him, a woman who looked gentle and dignified was holding his arm as they slowly walked towards the city gate.

This is clearly Chinon's wife.

The two of them also noticed Cao Xing.

Qinong stepped forward, his voice tinged with joy, and said, "Lord Cao Xing, I have returned with my wife."

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Excellency Qinong."

"You acted very quickly this time."

Qinong shook his head, a hint of relief in his voice: "Yes... I was lucky this time. I found my wife at the first stronghold I went to."

"The food and water in that outpost are almost gone."

"If it had been any later, I would have been trapped by this blizzard, and my wife might have..."

He said no more.

Upon hearing this, a look of emotion appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

"It's good that you're back, Your Excellency Qinong. Everything is in the past now."

Qinong nodded, then pulled the woman beside him closer.

"Lord Cao Xing, this is my wife, Kailin."

Cao Xing's gaze shifted to her.

The woman looked to be in her early forties, with a pretty face, though her skin was somewhat pale.

Her lips, in particular, were completely bloodless, as if she had just recovered from a serious illness.

Qinong turned to his wife beside him and said, "Kaelin, this is the Lord Cao Xing I was talking about. He's the one who saved me from the Watchers."

"It was he who led his powerful subordinates, in alliance with several kings, to thwart the Watchers' plot and repel the Blood Legion."

"He saved countless lives from suffering."

Upon hearing this, Kailin bowed slightly, her tone filled with respect: "Greetings, Lord Cao Xing."

"Thank you for saving my husband and for taking us in."

Cao Xing nodded and said, "No need to be polite. Now that Mr. Qinong has joined my territory, his family members are also family members of our territory."

"If you need anything in the future, just let me know."

His tone was very friendly, yet it also conveyed a sense of authority and composure.

Having managed the territory for so long, Cao Xing's current demeanor and speech have taken on a leader's aura.

It evokes both warmth and awe.

Karin didn't dare to look up from beginning to end, only responding in a low voice, "Yes, thank you, Lord Cao Xing..."

Cao Xing didn't say anything more, and looked at Qinong: "Mr. Qinong, you must be tired from your journey."

"Take your wife back and rest now."

Qinong nodded solemnly, his tone full of gratitude: "Thank you very much, Lord Cao Xing!"

After saying this, he helped his wife into the territory.

Cao Xing watched their retreating figures, feeling a sense of relief: "Good, Qinong is back too."

"Now, apart from Binglan, almost all the members of the territory have arrived."

He thought to himself, "It seems that I can bring Qinong along the day after tomorrow and head to that ancient site."

“He had been there once before and had relevant experience, so he can guide us.”

"Of course, we can't take all the core members with us; we have to leave some people behind to guard the territory."

As Cao Xing pondered this, he walked towards the lord's castle...

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As they returned to their rooms to rest, numerous figures from the raging snowfield and several surrounding regions rushed towards his territory.

They split into small teams, traveling day and night, working tirelessly.

These people are the lords of the various territories of the Starfire Legion.

They are leading their staff and rushing towards Cao Xing at full speed.

The purpose was to provide Cao Xing with labor support as soon as possible so that he could participate in the construction of the giant city.

The night passed quickly.

The next day...

A system prompt appears.

[Attention all survivors! You have survived day 28 of the turbulent period.]

[Weather forecast: Today's weather will be sunny turning cloudy, with a low of -57℃ to -65℃. Suitable for outdoor activities and exploring new territories.]

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The moment the prompt ended, Cao Xing instantly opened his eyes.

He first looked around, but there was no one there.

Liu Muxue just entered the Dream Library yesterday, and it will be some time before she wakes up.

He was just getting ready to get up and wash up.

Just then, a knock came from outside the lord's castle.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Then, a steady voice came from behind.

"My lord, I am Cao Yi, and I have something to report to you."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing's expression shifted slightly, and he replied, "Understood, I'll come down right away."

He quickly dressed and then went to the first floor of the lord's castle.

Pushing open the door, one is greeted by a tranquil morning scene.

A thin mist shrouded the territory, and the distant arrow towers and city walls were faintly visible in the morning light.

Outside the gate stood another figure.

With his weathered face and upright posture, he was none other than Cao Yi, the leader of the people.

Upon seeing Cao Xing, the resident Cao Yi immediately bowed and said with a hint of urgency, "Lord, many lords from other worlds have come to the territory."

“They brought a large number of polar personnel and staff, and they had already gathered outside the territory by early morning.”

“These people are all clamoring to help you build the city. There are too many of them, so I don’t dare to make a decision on my own. I’ve just asked them to wait outside.”

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing smiled.

He also knew that the lords of the Starfire Legion had arrived.

Opening the Legion channel, I was sure to see a flood of messages.

Tan Xiaofeng: "Commander! We're nearing your territory, open the gate!"

Shu Shouchen: "Holy crap! The commander's territory is too prosperous! So many arrow towers, and so many Taneros cannons on the city walls! My goodness! This defensive capability is insane!"

Li Jingxuan: "Living in such a territory must feel incredibly safe. I really want to live there!"

Tian Ziming: "Commander! Open the door, Commander!"

Cao Xing looked at the enthusiastic comments from everyone in the channel and smiled slightly.

He quickly replied, "Please be patient, everyone, I'm coming right away."

After saying that, Cao Xing pressed the communication device on his ear.

"Joren, Edward, Victoria, come with me." Upon hearing the voice, the painter and the Nen Queen immediately responded.

"I'm coming right away, my lord!"

"Yes."

Only a minute or two had passed.

The three people then came from two different directions.

As Cao Xing instructed last night, the construction of the giant city will begin today, and a large number of staff will also arrive near the territory.

Edward made a point of changing out of his ink-stained clothes today and putting on a cleaner set.

As for Yolen, he was also wearing a simple cotton-padded coat.

In Victoria, however, it was a completely different story.

As the former queen of the Kingdom of Renoir, her temperament and demeanor always exuded an innate nobility and majesty.

A deep purple dress accentuated her slender figure, and the hem swayed gently with her steps.

As she approached, it seemed as if even the air around her grew heavier.

The three approached Cao Xing and bowed simultaneously.

"My lord, may you be well."

Cao Xing nodded slightly and said first, "The three of you, and Cao Yi, will come with me."

"Starting today, the construction of the megacity will officially begin."

"I'll take you to meet the staff involved in the construction first, and then I'll assign you specific tasks later."

The group exchanged glances, then nodded solemnly.

"Yes, Lord Lord."

Soon, Cao Xing led the four of them to the gate of the territory.

"Rumble..."

As the heavy gates of the territory opened, the outside world came into view.

On a wide-open space, a large group of lords from another world gathered.

Each of them led hundreds of staff members, who stood scattered in groups, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

The lords' faces were filled with anticipation and excitement, and their eyes were all fixed on the direction of the gate.

Upon seeing Cao Xing, the surviving lords erupted in excitement.

They exclaimed excitedly, "It's the regimental commander! The regimental commander is out!"

"Good morning, Boss Cao Xing!"

"Commander, I've brought the hundred most capable men from the territory."

"Commander, when do we start working? I can't wait!"

Cao Xing stood at the entrance, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, a faint smile appearing on his face.

He raised his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet.

He then said, "Ladies and gentlemen, first of all, I would like to thank you all for bringing your staff and traveling all the way here."

"But before that, there are some things I need to explain to you."

The noise in the crowd gradually subsided, and they were all looking intently at Cao Xing, waiting for his next words.

"I think everyone is clear about the specific actions and what to do next."

“Building a giant city is not something that can be done overnight; it requires a great deal of time and effort.”

"So from now on, your staff will work in my territory until the day the giant city is completed."

"And I will keep my promise and give you sufficient compensation."

"During this period, I do not want any lord to have to transfer his staff back halfway through the construction of the city."

Cao Xing's voice was calm, yet it conveyed an undeniable authority that clearly reached everyone's ears.

He was essentially laying things out upfront to avoid anyone changing their mind later and delaying the project's progress.

After hearing this, everyone nodded in understanding.

They also knew that building a giant city was no small matter.

"Don't worry, Commander! Now that we've brought the people here, we'll definitely stick it out to the end."

“That’s right! I’ve already spoken to these people, and they will cooperate fully.”

Cao Xing nodded. The lords of the Starfire Legion were quite conscious and obedient.

He continued, "In addition, the construction of a giant city is quite complex, involving many aspects."

"Therefore, I will assign several people to oversee the overall situation."

"From now on, I hope that the staff you have brought will be able to follow orders."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Cao Yi, Yolen, Edward, and Victoria beside him.

The four stepped forward and stood beside Cao Xing.

At that moment, tens of thousands of eyes turned to look.

However, almost all the attention was focused on Victoria.

Few people even glanced at Yoren and Edward standing nearby.

It's simply because this queen possesses such an outstanding aura.

Her posture was upright and elegant, and her face was cold and noble, making it impossible to look away.

"Oh my god...so beautiful..."

"This lady is so cool and beautiful..."

A gasp of amazement rose from the crowd, all marveling at the beauty of this Nen Queen.

Even some women couldn't help but glance at it a few more times, their eyes filled with envy.

Victoria seemed used to the reactions around her, and simply looked around at everyone calmly.

When her sapphire-blue eyes swept across the crowd, many people involuntarily held their breath.

Cao Xing smiled slightly, not surprised by their reactions.

He asked in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, can you do it?"

It was only then that the lords came to their senses.

Then they shouted, "No problem, Commander Cao Xing!"

"Our people will all obey orders!"

Other lords also responded.

Cao Xing nodded in satisfaction and continued, "Now, all lords, come here to trade for your agreed-upon share of legendary beast meat."

"Then you can leave your staff behind and then leave."

Upon hearing that they were to trade for legendary beast meat, the lords couldn't help but get excited.

Although they were willing to help Cao Xing with voluntary labor, the prospect of reaping benefits, especially such precious animal meat, made them even more enthusiastic!
They lined up and then came over in an orderly fashion to trade with Cao Xing.

Cao Xing also provided a corresponding amount of meat based on the number of staff they brought.

Basically, the price is based on one person = 100g (1 serving) of meat.

About ten minutes later.

All the lords in this group have already completed their transactions.

They each harvested at least 50 portions of legendary beast meat, and everyone wore a satisfied smile on their face.

Looking at the situation on the field, they knew that Cao Xing still had a lot to do.

The lords all said, "Commander, we'll leave these men to you. We won't bother you any longer!"

"Goodbye, Lord Cao Xing! We'll come back to visit once the giant city is finished!"

"Commander, please reserve a house for me when the time comes, and I'll move into your city."

Hearing their greetings, Cao Xing smiled and nodded in response.

"Alright, then I'll let you know after the giant city is built. Then you can take these staff members back."

"No problem, Commander!"

The lords took their leave one after another and then departed.

Cao Xing, Victoria, and others remained in the same spot.

In addition to the tens of thousands of staff members who remained in place and waited.

Cao Xing did a rough count.

The total number of staff here is approximately 50,000.

More than half of them are from the Arctic.

As one of the most hardworking and resilient races in the world, polar people are highly efficient and obedient.

Therefore, most of the people brought by these legionary lords were of this race.

Tens of thousands of staff members stood there, looking somewhat uneasy and at a loss.

They could tell that this territory was much more prosperous than their original territory, and the lord was many times more powerful.

Although the lords of the Starfire Legion had explained to them what to do next before they came out.

They were also told that this was a safe mission and that they just needed to act as usual.

Even so, the staff members still felt very nervous.

Cao Xing could naturally see through their thoughts.

He spoke slowly: "Everyone, there's no need to be nervous. Your next task is not complicated."

"Just follow our instructions and do what we ask."

“No one will hurt you here, and we will even send personnel to protect you while you work.”

His voice sounded flat, but amplified by magic, it carried a comforting quality.

The staff members felt somewhat relieved after hearing this.

Then they all raised their heads and stared at the man who was speaking, who was the lord of this territory.

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(End of this chapter)